It’s almost 2017 and Patrick Eaves is currently leading the Dallas Stars in goals.
One might think “Wow everyone else must be having a terrible season” and while that is certainly part of the picture, I will choose to focus on the positive, which is Eaves is playing incredibly well so far this year.
Eaves having this type of season this late in his career is remarkable considering what he has gone through to get here. He has never played 82 games in a season as he has had to consistently battle injuries throughout various campaigns with the Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators and now the Stars.